Collocation
keep cool
Definition
to stay calm and not get angry, upset, or nervous, especially in a difficult situation
'keep cool' is a common English collocation. to stay calm and not get angry, upset, or nervous, especially in a difficult situation
keep + cool
“Even when the customer complained, she managed to keep cool.”
Examples
- Take a deep breath and _____ cool.
- He tried to _____ cool during the interview.
- I know it's frustrating, but _____ cool and explain it again.
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- She _____ cool even after the mistake was pointed out in front of everyone.
- If you want to negotiate well, you have to _____ cool under pressure.
- The coach told the players to _____ cool and focus on the next point.
- Despite the sudden bad news, she managed to _____ cool and make a plan.
- They were arguing loudly, but he _____ cool and refused to shout back.
- It’s easier to _____ cool when you’ve prepared for these situations.
More verb + adjectives
- get ready to prepare yourself (or something) for an activity or event
- get angry to start feeling angry; to become angry
- go missing to disappear and not be found, especially unexpectedly
- go quiet to stop speaking or making noise; to become silent, often suddenly
- keep calm to stay relaxed and not get upset or panicked, especially in a stressful situation